Incline Barbell Bench Press:

Target Muscles

Pectoralis major (upper chest).
Also used Anterior deltoids, Triceps, Pectoralis major.
Starting Position

* Lie on an incline bench angled at 30-60° (the steeper the incline, the greater the stress on the upper pectorals and anterior deltoids). Ideally the bench should have an attached barbell rack.
* Hold the bar with your hands shoulder­width apart, palms facing forwards. Remove the bar from the barbell rack so it is positioned directly over your collarbone with your arms fully extended.

The Movement

* Bend your arms, allowing your elbows to travel out to the sides, and slowly lower the bar down to your chest.
* The bar should just touch the upper part of your chest beneath your collarbone. Hold for a count of two.
* Push the bar back to the starting position.

Tips

* Do not arch your back as you push the bar upwards. This risks lower-back strain.

Straight Arm Pullovers

Cable Crossovers

dumbbell_flye

Starting Position
• Lie on your back on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor. If you have an excessive arch in your back, place your feet on a step so that your knees are bent at 90°.
• Hold a dumbbell in each hand and hold them above your chest with your arms extended and palms facing each other. Bend your arms very slightly.
The Movement
• Slowly lower the dumbbell out to your sides in a semi-circular arc. Keep your elbows locked in the slightly bent position throughout the range of motion.
• When your upper arms reach shoulder level and you feel a strong stretch in your shoulders, return the dumbbells to the starting position, following the same arc. Do not pause at the bottom of the movement.
Tips
• Maintain the slight bend in your elbows. Don't allow them to bend to 90° otherwise this turns the movement into a dumbbell press.
• Do not allow your upper arms to go much below shoulder level as this could place excessive stress on the shoulder joints and risk muscle or tendon tears.
Variations
Incline flye
Performing flyes on an incline bench set at 30-45° increases the stress placed on the upper chest and anterior deltoids. It is therefore particularly good for developing mass and thickness in the upper chest.